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steppehangmatspin

Neriene furtiva

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Neriene furtiva faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited steppe range. The species' specialized microhabitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to changes in vegetation structure and soil composition. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the delicate moisture balance essential for this ground-dwelling spider's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits dry steppe grasslands and semi-arid shrublands, typically found in areas with sparse vegetation and well-drained soils. It constructs small sheet webs close to the ground among low grasses and herbaceous plants in open microhabitats.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is steppehangmatspin classified as Endangered?
steppehangmatspin is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Neriene furtiva faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited steppe range. The species' specialized microhabitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to changes in vegetation structure and soil composition. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the delicate moisture balance essential for this ground-dwelling spider's survival.
Where does steppehangmatspin live?
steppehangmatspin occurs in Algeria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, and Germany (plus 16 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to steppehangmatspin?
The main threats to steppehangmatspin are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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